Automotive Careers & DOW SkillBridge Opportunities

Build Your Career at Rhom Automotive Group

Craftsmanship. Growth. Purpose.

Rhom Automotive Group is an independent European automotive service and engineering company based in Portland, Oregon.

We are looking for technicians, veterans, transitioning service members, and motivated professionals who take pride in doing difficult work correctly. Our team services and diagnoses BMW, Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Volkswagen, Italian automobiles, and other specialized vehicles.

We are not a high-volume repair facility built around rushing vehicles through the shop. We focus on accurate diagnostics, careful workmanship, professional communication, and long-term customer relationships.

Ready to take the next step?

Why Build Your Career With Rhom Auto?

A successful automotive career requires more than the ability to replace parts. It requires curiosity, discipline, sound judgment, attention to detail, and a willingness to keep learning.

At Rhom Auto, you will work in an environment that values:

Technical excellence and continued education
Accurate diagnostics rather than guesswork
Quality workmanship over shortcuts
Integrity and personal responsibility
Clean, organized, and professional work
Respect for customers and fellow team members
Real-world problem solving
Opportunities to grow into greater responsibility

Our goal is to develop capable professionals who understand not only how to perform a repair, but also how systems work and why failures occur.

Career Opportunities

We welcome applications from experienced professionals as well as candidates with strong mechanical aptitude who are ready to develop their skills.

Opportunities may include:

European Automotive Technicians

Diagnose, service, and repair European automobiles using professional equipment, technical information, and proven repair procedures.

Diagnostic Technicians

Solve complex electrical, drivability, network, programming, and mechanical problems that require structured testing and critical thinking.

Apprentice and Developing Technicians

Build practical experience under experienced professionals while developing safe work habits, technical knowledge, and efficient repair procedures.

Service and Administrative Professionals

Support customers and technicians through scheduling, estimates, parts coordination, documentation, communication, and shop operations.

Engineering and Fabrication Opportunities

Depending on current projects, opportunities may also be available through our automotive engineering, motorsport, prototyping, and fabrication work.

Availability varies according to current staffing needs and active projects.

Proud DoW SkillBridge Provider

Rhom Automotive Group is proud to support transitioning military service members through the Department of Defense SkillBridge program.

SkillBridge allows eligible service members to participate in approved industry training and career-development opportunities during their final period of active-duty service. Participation can occur during the final 180 days of service, subject to service eligibility and command approval.

Our SkillBridge opportunities are designed to help service members translate military experience into practical civilian careers in automotive service, diagnostics, operations, engineering, and related technical fields.

A Strong Fit for Military Experience

Many of the qualities developed through military service are valuable in our industry:

Accountability
Mechanical and technical aptitude
Troubleshooting
Following detailed procedures
Equipment maintenance
Safety awareness
Leadership
Documentation
Teamwork
Adaptability under pressure

Automotive experience may be helpful, but it is not the only factor we consider. We are also interested in candidates who demonstrate discipline, mechanical ability, curiosity, reliability, and a genuine desire to learn.

Potential SkillBridge Training Areas

Many of the qualities developed through military service are valuable in our industry:

Automotive inspection and maintenance
European vehicle service
Diagnostic processes
Electrical troubleshooting
Shop equipment and safety
Repair documentation
Parts and inventory processes
Customer-service operations
Technical project support
Fabrication or engineering support

Interested in SkillBridge?

Select “DoW SkillBridge Candidate” on the application form and include:

Your branch of service
Current duty station
Anticipated separation or retirement date
Desired SkillBridge start date
Relevant military occupation or technical experience
The civilian career path you would like to pursue

All SkillBridge participation remains subject to individual eligibility, command approval, applicable military-service requirements, and final acceptance into an available Rhom Automotive Group training opportunity.

What We Look For

Technical skills can be strengthened through training. Character, work ethic, and personal responsibility are equally important.

Strong candidates generally demonstrate:

A dependable attendance history
Pride in the quality of their work
Willingness to accept instruction and feedback
Care for tools, equipment, vehicles, and the workplace
Clear and professional communication
Patience when solving difficult problems
Honesty when mistakes occur
Respect for customers and coworkers
A desire to continue learning

We are looking for people who want to build a meaningful career—not simply fill a temporary position.

What We Offer

Benefits and compensation may vary by position, but opportunities can include:

Competitive compensation
Professional technical training
Career-development opportunities
Modern diagnostic equipment
Access to specialized European vehicles
A clean and organized working environment
Exposure to advanced diagnostics and technical projects
A respectful, team-focused workplace
Opportunities for increased responsibility as your abilities grow

Specific compensation, benefits, schedules, and job requirements will be discussed during the interview process.

Apply to Join Rhom Automotive Group

Rhom Automotive Group considers qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics.

Participation in DoW SkillBridge is not an entitlement and does not guarantee acceptance, employment, or a post-program job offer. Service-member participation is subject to eligibility requirements and approval by the appropriate military chain of command.

The official SkillBridge program describes these opportunities as structured job training and career development for eligible service members within 180 days of separation; participation requires authorization and command approval.